Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Jun 14th 2010, 9:22 pm
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Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Need of bit of advice,
What is the best airline? I want to fly from Heathrow, or Manchester, or Brum, TO LAX, stay for say a month in the US, then fly onto Brisbane.
One way, i do not want a return flight.
The thing is i want 40 kg bag allowance, as i am not shipping items, any suggestions? Cost, airline, best time to fly etc?
Cheers Keith
What is the best airline? I want to fly from Heathrow, or Manchester, or Brum, TO LAX, stay for say a month in the US, then fly onto Brisbane.
One way, i do not want a return flight.
The thing is i want 40 kg bag allowance, as i am not shipping items, any suggestions? Cost, airline, best time to fly etc?
Cheers Keith
Jun 14th 2010, 10:25 pm
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Need of bit of advice,
What is the best airline? I want to fly from Heathrow, or Manchester, or Brum, TO LAX, stay for say a month in the US, then fly onto Brisbane.
One way, i do not want a return flight.
The thing is i want 40 kg bag allowance, as i am not shipping items, any suggestions? Cost, airline, best time to fly etc?
Cheers Keith
What is the best airline? I want to fly from Heathrow, or Manchester, or Brum, TO LAX, stay for say a month in the US, then fly onto Brisbane.
One way, i do not want a return flight.
The thing is i want 40 kg bag allowance, as i am not shipping items, any suggestions? Cost, airline, best time to fly etc?
Cheers Keith
We did this kind of thing - in fact we flew London-Miami-Cancun-Los Angeles-Hawaii-Melbourne. We were able to buy a Qantas ticket, but we never flew on a Qantas plane as every single flight was a code share. First BA, then AA, then Mexicana, then AA again, then Jetstar. It took 6 weeks and was a fantastic trip. And of course flying round that way you get a much bigger luggage allowance.
These days I think Virgin fly from Australia to LA so you might be able to use them as an option. Another option is Air Pacific, which fly from LA to Brisbane via Fiji.
Good luck
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Jun 14th 2010, 10:33 pm
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Hi KM
We did this kind of thing - in fact we flew London-Miami-Cancun-Los Angeles-Hawaii-Melbourne. We were able to buy a Qantas ticket, but we never flew on a Qantas plane as every single flight was a code share. First BA, then AA, then Mexicana, then AA again, then Jetstar. It took 6 weeks and was a fantastic trip. And of course flying round that way you get a much bigger luggage allowance.
These days I think Virgin fly from Australia to LA so you might be able to use them as an option. Another option is Air Pacific, which fly from LA to Brisbane via Fiji.
Good luck
BB
We did this kind of thing - in fact we flew London-Miami-Cancun-Los Angeles-Hawaii-Melbourne. We were able to buy a Qantas ticket, but we never flew on a Qantas plane as every single flight was a code share. First BA, then AA, then Mexicana, then AA again, then Jetstar. It took 6 weeks and was a fantastic trip. And of course flying round that way you get a much bigger luggage allowance.
These days I think Virgin fly from Australia to LA so you might be able to use them as an option. Another option is Air Pacific, which fly from LA to Brisbane via Fiji.
Good luck
BB
Buzz,
I did not want to PM you, so thought see if i can entice you into a public statement, helps not just me but all!!! I knew you had gone this route before, so thanks!!!!!!!!
Buzz cheers mate!!!!!
Keith
Jun 14th 2010, 10:39 pm
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Gonna try and spend some time with my lad, been a sh!t dad, so maybe put things right?
Was looking at Singapore, but no luck, could do with a fly drive and hotel package for four weeks in the US really?
Any suggestions?
Keith
Was looking at Singapore, but no luck, could do with a fly drive and hotel package for four weeks in the US really?
Any suggestions?
Keith
Jun 15th 2010, 4:38 am
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
We flew that way round for the luggage allowance and flew Air New Zealand. Nice enough flight and 45KG luggage allowance that we used all of!
Flights were a bit more expensive, but it was worth it.
Virgin Atlantic also do this route, but I think that they only go into Sydney, but I could be wrong.
HTH
Flights were a bit more expensive, but it was worth it.
Virgin Atlantic also do this route, but I think that they only go into Sydney, but I could be wrong.
HTH
Jun 15th 2010, 5:17 am
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Air NZ mate. LHR to LAX direct. Then LAX to Auckland and onward to Australia.
Best seats in economy by far with more room than most airlines. Highly recommend them. You get the US baggage allowance which is huge.
Don't do Virgin because its Virgin Atlantic to LAX then V Australia to Brisbane and although they code share its a bit of hit and miss. Air NZ economy is much better.
Best seats in economy by far with more room than most airlines. Highly recommend them. You get the US baggage allowance which is huge.
Don't do Virgin because its Virgin Atlantic to LAX then V Australia to Brisbane and although they code share its a bit of hit and miss. Air NZ economy is much better.
Jun 15th 2010, 5:30 am
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Air NZ mate. LHR to LAX direct. Then LAX to Auckland and onward to Australia.
Best seats in economy by far with more room than most airlines. Highly recommend them. You get the US baggage allowance which is huge.
Don't do Virgin because its Virgin Atlantic to LAX then V Australia to Brisbane and although they code share its a bit of hit and miss. Air NZ economy is much better.
Best seats in economy by far with more room than most airlines. Highly recommend them. You get the US baggage allowance which is huge.
Don't do Virgin because its Virgin Atlantic to LAX then V Australia to Brisbane and although they code share its a bit of hit and miss. Air NZ economy is much better.
We flew that way round for the luggage allowance and flew Air New Zealand. Nice enough flight and 45KG luggage allowance that we used all of!
Flights were a bit more expensive, but it was worth it.
Virgin Atlantic also do this route, but I think that they only go into Sydney, but I could be wrong.
HTH
Flights were a bit more expensive, but it was worth it.
Virgin Atlantic also do this route, but I think that they only go into Sydney, but I could be wrong.
HTH
Well guys and girls, cheers.
Air New Zealand it is, 45 kg, now thats good news, will need no shipping, will take a look and see how it goes.
Keith
Jun 15th 2010, 5:36 am
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Thoughts?
Jun 15th 2010, 6:52 am
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If you are on a "works deluxe fare" you get an extra bag. I have no idea what a "works deluxe fare" is, it doesn't say.
http://www.airnewzealand.co.uk/new-b...across-network
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Jun 15th 2010, 10:46 am
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Keith,
have you checked BA? We are looking at them (depending what happens with strikes!)
You can pre book an extra case for only £32 and one way tix are about £600 that's via singapore or thailand.
We should be off Sept now baby born as long as wife's visa doesn't take too long!!!
Additional bags, which take you over your free allowance
Charges per additional bag up to 23kg (51lbs)
International
(including Algiers and Tripoli) European and UK Domestic
Number of bags At the airport Online At the airport Online
1st additional bag £40 per bag £32 per bag £35 per bag £28 per bag
Further additional bags £90 per bag £72 per bag
Departing from the US
1st additional bag $60 per bag $48 per bag $50 per bag $40 per bag
Further additional bags
Source: http://www.britishairways.com/travel...=searchResults
have you checked BA? We are looking at them (depending what happens with strikes!)
You can pre book an extra case for only £32 and one way tix are about £600 that's via singapore or thailand.
We should be off Sept now baby born as long as wife's visa doesn't take too long!!!
Additional bags, which take you over your free allowance
Charges per additional bag up to 23kg (51lbs)
International
(including Algiers and Tripoli) European and UK Domestic
Number of bags At the airport Online At the airport Online
1st additional bag £40 per bag £32 per bag £35 per bag £28 per bag
Further additional bags £90 per bag £72 per bag
Departing from the US
1st additional bag $60 per bag $48 per bag $50 per bag $40 per bag
Further additional bags
Source: http://www.britishairways.com/travel...=searchResults
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Jun 15th 2010, 10:49 am
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
Keith,
have you checked BA? We are looking at them (depending what happens with strikes!)
You can pre book an extra case for only £32 and one way tix are about £600 that's via singapore or thailand.
We should be off Sept now baby born as long as wife's visa doesn't take too long!!!
have you checked BA? We are looking at them (depending what happens with strikes!)
You can pre book an extra case for only £32 and one way tix are about £600 that's via singapore or thailand.
We should be off Sept now baby born as long as wife's visa doesn't take too long!!!
BB
Jun 15th 2010, 2:25 pm
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
A few years ago now, I went Manchester, London, New York, San Franscisco, Sydney with United...............in 36 hours.
Jun 15th 2010, 7:55 pm
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
I believe that Air New Zealand have changed the policy and economy class is 23kgs whatever route you are on. Changed in May.
If you are on a "works deluxe fare" you get an extra bag. I have no idea what a "works deluxe fare" is, it doesn't say.
http://www.airnewzealand.co.uk/new-b...across-network
If you are on a "works deluxe fare" you get an extra bag. I have no idea what a "works deluxe fare" is, it doesn't say.
http://www.airnewzealand.co.uk/new-b...across-network
Two suitcase allowance, so 45kg.
Then a direct flight to LAX
Then a flight from LAX to Brisbane.
Jun 15th 2010, 8:10 pm
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Re: Transatlantic Flight to LAX then onto Brisbane?
It's the best choice of airline for that routing.